Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl(2003)
“Prepare to be blown out of the water.”
Overview
When wily pirate Captain Barbossa seizes Jack Sparrow’s beloved ship, the Black Pearl, and kidnaps the governor’s daughter, Elizabeth Swann, blacksmith Will Turner reluctantly teams up with the unpredictable pirate Jack to rescue her—only to uncover a terrifying curse that turns Barbossa’s crew into the undead.
Director
Gore Verbinski
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures
Budget
$140M
Revenue
$655M
Cast
Johnny Depp
as Jack Sparrow
Geoffrey Rush
as Barbossa
Orlando Bloom
as Will Turner
Keira Knightley
as Elizabeth Swann
Jack Davenport
as Norrington
Jonathan Pryce
as Governor Weatherby Swann
Lee Arenberg
as Pintel
Mackenzie Crook
as Ragetti
Damian O'Hare
as Lt. Gillette
Giles New
as Murtogg
Angus Barnett
as Mullroy
David Bailie
as Cotton
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2003
Runtime
2h 23m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$140M
Box Office
$655M
Production Companies
Walt Disney Pictures • Jerry Bruckheimer Films
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When wily pirate Captain Barbossa seizes Jack Sparrow’s beloved ship, the Black Pearl, and kidnaps the governor’s daughter, Elizabeth Swann, blacksmith Will Turner reluctantly teams up with the unpredictable pirate Jack to rescue her—only to uncover a terrifying curse that turns Barbossa’s crew into the undead.
Who directed Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?▼
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl was directed by Gore Verbinski and released in 2003. It is a adventure, fantasy, action film.
How long is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?▼
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
Who stars in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?▼
The cast of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl includes Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, Geoffrey Rush as Barbossa, Orlando Bloom as Will Turner, Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swann, Jack Davenport as Norrington and more.
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